Give your small dog a window on the world while toting him in style and comfort. The Outward Hound Pet-A-Roo Front Carrier keeps your pet close to your chest for security, yet also minimizes shoulder and back stress on you. Open at top, this carrier lets you reach in and comfort your pet at any time. Carrier features cushioned, adjustable shoulder straps that distribute your pet's weight evenly over your back to reduce shoulder stress. Your pet sits comfortably on a padded bottom while breathable mesh side panels keep him well ventilated. Reflective piping keeps both of you more visible at dusk, and a zip-front pocket stores your valuables. Small size holds pets up to 10 lbs; pet area measures 10" x 7" x 10" high. Black or Blue.

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Kyjen Outward Hound Small Carrier Color: Black
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good quality
I have a 9lb maltese and he fits perfectly, I had to move and didn't have anywhere to keep him so strapped him in and wore him around for about 6 hours. Was comfortable for me AND him !
May 20, 2014

Nice Product if Your Dog Fits
I bought the medium size supposed to be good for dogs up to 20 pounds. My 16 pound terrier does not fit. That said, I like the design and it would have worked if my dog fit. I have to return this.
June 4, 2014

Not comfortable with 15 lb shih tzu
I was hoping this would work for my 15 lb. Shih Tzu and while he fit, it was just not comfortable for me. It is more comfortable to carry him in a shoulder bag. I think my dog liked it though.
November 7, 2013

the doggie carrier
It didn't really work out for me because my dog keeps wanting jump out
May 15, 2014

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I have a very small dog (five pounds) and we love to take him hiking. When he gets tired, we like to carry him.

The carriers we've found in the past have one HUGE problem. While I wear them, the bottoms fold in on themselves, causing the whole thing to sort of collapse on my little guy, probably because he's not quite big enough to hold the sides out with his body.

Is the bottom of this one sturdy enough not to do that? Or is there an extra small perhaps in a different style?

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I have had one for years that can be worn as a backpack OR pulled on wheels like a pilot case / carry on. If you pull it on wheels, you can tuck the backpack straps in a little pouch on the back so they stay clean; it's well designed. I think the brand name has changed, but there is one on the Internet made by Casual Canine that looks identical to what I have. It's called the Casual Canine Deluxe Backpack on Wheels. I don't know if you will find it on this web site; you can try. I must admit I have never worn it as a backpack, but if I did, it would be in the same upright position it's in when I transport my 17.5 lb. Shih Tzu to the vet. It's a little small for him, but he feels secure inside and seems to like it. He's about 16 inches long and has to sit upright unless I tip it over for him to lie down while we drive or wait, but there's a little removable floor panel that is quite rigid, so I don't think it would collapse or fold up if you wore the carrier as a backpack. The mesh panel on top can be zipped closed or left open, and there's a leash attachment inside. I love this carrier and use nothing else for my Shih Tzu. It's very sturdy and wheels very easily.

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I have a 9 lb maltese and carried him around for about 6hrs while we moved and it held up just fine, when he was a puppy about 5 lbs I had the small size and used to take him hiking, so in my opinion it's sturdy (considering cost and appearance) I bought the blue one and I think it looks good as well, the medium size has sturdier straps.

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I see that this should work for him weight-wise, but I'm wondering about the dimensions of the carrier for our dog. Should I be measuring him from the seated position? Is that how he would ride in it? We'd like to order this or something like it to carry him with us when we go hiking this fall. He used to hike with us, but now that he's 13-years-old and blind from glaucoma and cataracts, we're thinking that carrying him will be a better option when there are stairs or obstacles on the trail.

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It was not comfortable for my 20-pound Lhasa/Shihtzu mix. His body was too long and he was not able to breathe very well. Also, wearing this on the front as designed will probably not be very comfortable for you - it put quite a strain on my lower back.

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